What brushes do I need?

[Jessica15]

I was watching some youtube videos and it seems a lot of girls use a variety of MAC brushes.  But when I went to the Macy's website to see how much they cost I was shocked when I saw them being sold between $25-34 dollars!  I feel like I'd be spending well over $150 on brushes alone, and I haven't even gotten started on makeup.

What brushes should I buy?

My current makeup consists of the following:
Urban Decay eye primer
Loreal eye shadow (4 color palette - black, and three shades of grey/silver) with some small little spongy applicator stick.
Black eyeliner pencil
Some liquid foundation and lipstick I discretely borrowed from my Mom's makeup bag.

[KarynMcD]

You don't need expensive brushes. They aren't going to apply the makeup any better.
Here check out Sephora and read the reviews.
http://www.sephora.com/makeup-brush-sets
Find one in your price range with good reviews.

[Beckett02]

I've had a good experience with a lot of brushes from ELF and Profusion Cosmetics. Both are pretty cheap, although you can only get Profusion Brushes in sets, which are about $20 for twelve brushes. ELF brushes are cheaper, with each brush being about $6. I've heard Real Technique brushes are also really nice, and they're about $10 for a set of three.

[Jessica]

I've had a good experience with a lot of brushes from ELF and Profusion Cosmetics. Both are pretty cheap, although you can only get Profusion Brushes in sets, which are about $20 for twelve brushes. ELF brushes are cheaper, with each brush being about $6. I've heard Real Technique brushes are also really nice, and they're about $10 for a set of three.

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[KathyLauren]

I got a cheap brush kit from the drugstore.  The only one I use regularly is the powder brush.

[Chelsea]

I use Ecotools brushes I got from Walmart and am very pleased with them. They are really high quality to be a cheaper brush. I have 2 MAC brushes I got from my niece and don't think they are any better than the Walmart ones. I think cheaper brushes work just fine.

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       Chelsea

[JudiBlueEyes]

I was recommended a mid priced brand but when faced with the purchase I found them too much for me.  I also bought an Ecotools set in a nice travel case.  They are very nice and work well for me.
Judi

[MissyMay2.0]

I saw a set of Sephora antibacterial brushes on their website for ~ $62.00